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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,337.39, 26,635.69 and 13,662.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,337.39, 26,635.69 and 13,662.29 is: 18,818.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,337.39 : 26,635.69 = 13,662.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,337.39/26,635.69 = 13,662.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,337.39x = 26,635.69 × 13,662.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,337.39x = 363,904,386.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,904,386.23/19,337.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,818.69

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